On this week's episode, Don speaks with Michelle Barone. Michelle Barone is a leading entertainment host, red carpet interviewer, and media entrepreneur, best known as the creator and voice of RED, the top-rated iHeartMedia podcast spotlighting unfiltered conversations with celebrities, creators, and cultural trailblazers. With over 15 years in the entertainment industry, Michelle has built a standout career interviewing talent at the Grammys, Super Bowl Weekend, New York Fashion Week, and major national campaigns and galas.

She’s hosted events for brands like Cheer Choice Awards, and Hudson River Park Friends, and has been featured in Page Six, Bloomberg, LA Weekly, and MarketWatch for her impact on media and marketing. As founder and CEO of Michelle Barone Media, she continues to shape the digital landscape, while RED has grown into a must-watch platform for authentic, compelling storytelling.

Michelle’s work blends entertainment, influence, and purpose—making her a trusted voice and force in modern media.

Michelle Barone Online:

https://michellebaroneonline.com/

Michelle Barone RED:

https://michellebaronered.com/

• (00:00:00) - Off-Market Podcast
• (00:00:50) - How I Got My Start: Songwriter
• (00:03:36) - Don Feist on Finding His Voice
• (00:07:29) - Podcaster on Becoming a Full-Time Artist
• (00:11:28) - In the Elevator With Advertising Pros
• (00:14:10) - Mbm on Controlling Family and Life
• (00:17:56) - Mental Health America: Leveraging Your Community
• (00:21:08) - The 9-88 Challenge
• (00:21:53) - How Personal Branding Is Essential for Kids
• (00:22:54) - How Do You Contain Social Media With Your Child?
• (00:27:02) - Parents Talk About Their Phone Use With Their Kids
• (00:30:34) - How to Be a Good Person
• (00:31:20) - The Red Podcast: Being Unfiltered
• (00:35:50) - The Importance of Inspiring People
• (00:36:31) - Michelle Barone on CNN

Don speaks with Tom Langan, Emmy Nominated Director of Photography & Producer | Chief Legendeer | Award Winning Author | 2x Founder – Talex Media & Media Gym | 6x IronMan Triathlete | Father

Tom and Don discuss competing in IronMan's and Spartan Races, and the drive and commitment that are needed. Tom also dives into a little bit of his television career, highlighting his time on Coast Guard Alaska, and how that experience forever "ruined" other productions for him. Not just that, but Don and Tom go into what it's like to be an entrepreneur in this tech driven world.

Tom Langan on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/talexmediallc/

Legendeering: The Brand-New (but Tried and True) Video Communication Strategy to Humanize Your Business

https://www.amazon.com/Legendeering-Brand-New-Communication-Strategy-Humanize/dp/1955811490

https://off-market-podcast-w-don-minichino.castos.com/

• (00:00:00) - Tom Lang on His Love of Iron Mans
• (00:04:17) - Ironman Race
• (00:07:55) - How Do You Sustain Your Nutrition During a Race?
• (00:12:47) - How to Level Up Your Fitness
• (00:17:18) - Tom Chambers on Working Out For Fun
• (00:21:38) - Tony Kilroy on His Ironman
• (00:24:44) - On Working On 'The Coast Guard'
• (00:26:42) - The Surfer's Rescue
• (00:29:54) - The Hero on the Helicopter
• (00:34:42) - Alex Honnold on His Fear of Flying Free
• (00:36:22) - Democracy on Working in the Television Industry
• (00:42:37) - Gary Vee: Your Digital Presence is as important as your Physical
• (00:44:57) - The power of video in business
• (00:50:12) - How to Get Over The Camera Anxiety
• (00:54:13) - Tom Cruise on Comparing Himself To Others
• (00:56:03) - Tomi on Being On This Podcast

Don speaks with Jim Sullivan, Hudson Valley Real Estate Developer & Investor, Construction Manager and Contractor. Jim talks about various projects he has worked on in and around Poughkeepsie in the recent revitalization effort. Not just that, but Jim shares that he is finally considering retiring now that he has become a grandparent. But with multiple properties and projects still down the pipeline, how soon will retirement truly come?

Jim Sullivan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-j-sullivan-00810322b/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/James-J-Sullivan-Corporation-100045364077013/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsullivancorp/

• (00:00:00) - Jim Sullivan on Becoming a Grandfather
• (00:01:12) - Poughkeepsie Mayor Jim Sullivan on Business
• (00:01:35) - How Real Estate Changed My Life
• (00:06:37) - What Makes Poughkeepsie So Beautiful
• (00:08:04) - 40 Cannon Poughkeepsie: From Section 8 to Art
• (00:13:17) - Buyers of the Masonic Temple
• (00:16:46) - Mayor speaks out on the Business Improvement District
• (00:21:52) - Poughkeepsie City Council member on city-country living
• (00:25:42) - The Most Magical Experience I Had In Hawaii
• (00:29:42) - Beach Visits to Hawaii
• (00:30:47) - Real Estate Guy on Thinking About Retirement
• (00:34:16) - Real Estate Broker Advice for Starting Out
• (00:38:18) - Interview With Jay Leno